SAD NEWS: A former manager and player “Pat Corrales” for the Philadelphia Phillies has passed away….
A former manager and player for the Philadelphia Phillies has passed away.. Pat Corrales has died at the age of 82 “It was a delight to know and spend time with the renowned Pat Corrales, 82, a fiery player, manager, and baseball executive who left behind quite the amazing legacy.” In 1964, Corrales, a catcher, joined the Phillies and made his Major League debut. His playing career ended in 1973 after he had spells with the Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, and San Diego Padres after joining the team in 1965. In 1976, he started coaching the Texas Rangers, and in 1978, he was appointed manager for the first time. He guided the team through the 1980–81 campaign. In 1982 and into the 1983 season, Corrales oversaw the Phillies as manager. Before being sacked, he guided the Phillies to an 89-73 record in 1982 and a 43-42 record in 1983. Additionally, Corrales managed the Cleveland Indians for four years. When the Atlanta Braves won the World Series in 1995, Corrales was their coach.
